Monday, January 28, 2013

Book Box

I've talked about it before. We love books around here.And no disrespect to those of you who use tablets,but in my mind, no electronic devicecan match the magic of real books fashioned of paper and ink.Books take you places, both metaphorically and literally.We visit our public library at least every other weekand also take advantage of theBooks-by-Mailprogramto have library books delivered to our home free of charge. Then there's BookSwap,where we can trade books with other avid readers.But this, this is a great idea.http://www.openbookexchange.org/ How much do I love that a 20-something galis as enamored with the printed page as we are?It started here, but she's a local galwho is continuing this wonderful concept.It's heartwarming to see someone taking their passionand really making a difference.I'd like to get involved somehow.At least we could donate some books to the cause.It seems that a visit to the used bookstore is in order.There are so many ways to change this world into a better place.We just need to think outside the box.